The SCAF’s survival hangs in the balance amid a Franco-German standoff
Berlin has set mid-April as the deadline to save the SCAF. Between Airbus and Dassault, the industrial deadlock reveals a far deeper strategic divide. In […]
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Why old American F-14s end up being scrapped in the US
Why the United States destroys its F-14s and how Iran turned the Tomcat into a durable weapon, even achieving its greatest combat successes with it. […]
With the Rafale F5, Dassault secures France’s future in aviation
The Rafale F5 will not be just another standard aircraft: it is set to become a network hub, pilot combat drones, and carry the ASN4G. […]
Behind the contract, the real trap of fighter jets over 40 years
The price of a fighter jet is paid at the time of purchase. Its dependency is paid for over 40 years. Costs, maintenance, updates: the […]
Drones, AI, F-35: the USAF’s shift is entering a critical phase
The US Air Force is accelerating its collaborative combat drones and testing AI on F-35s. This shift is changing the mass, speed of decision-making, and […]
Why the Rafale’s RBE2 radar remains a decisive asset
First PESA, then AESA, the Rafale’s RBE2 radar is at the heart of its tactical superiority. Operation, signal processing, modes, and real combat effectiveness. Summary […]
How AI is already transforming the capabilities of the F-35
The F-35 already uses advanced automation, and is now entering a true AI phase. Capabilities, limitations, missions, and exports to allies: what is changing. In […]
NGAD slows down, Lockheed pushes F-35+ to capture a share of the budget
The US NGAD program is stumbling over costs. Lockheed is promoting a more affordable F-35+, designed to pilot combat drones and maintain air superiority. In […]
The Rafale F5 takes on a new dimension with its combat drone
France is accelerating the Rafale F5 and its stealth combat drone. Behind the announcement lies an industrial, nuclear, and strategic choice in response to the […]
The 2026 budget reignites the debate: does France want 286 Rafale aircraft?
The 2026 budget mentions 286 Rafale aircraft, compared to 225 today. Is this just a publicity stunt or a real turning point? Production rates, deadlines, […]